SUMMARY The Program Director, Occupational Therapy, is a full-time, year-round professional staff position that oversees and manages the organization, administration, periodic review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the Occupational Therapy Program. The Program Director oversees and is responsible for the program’s compliance with the accreditation standards set forth by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Other tasks assigned to the Program Director not to exceed 50% of total effort. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The program director is responsible for the management and administration of the program, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, hiring recommendations, maintenance of accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development Responsible for accreditation activities relating to the Occupational Therapy program Provides leadership by assuring accreditation standards are met Markets the Occupational Therapy program and recruits students Prepares and administers budget Supervises and assesses the performance of assigned staff Serves as a liaison between the college and health care facilities Oversees didactic and clinical instructional process including student evaluations and schedules Counsels and advises students Coordinates development of curriculum and revisions Prepares course schedules and recommends instructional assignments Performs didactic instruction and evaluation of program courses Coordinates Advisory Committee and all program admission activities Provides input for outcomes assessment and program objectives Develops and maintains effective communication with prospective applicants, students, graduates, faculty, clinical instructors and community Conducts faculty, clinical instructor, and staff meetings Maintains required BCI and up to date immunizations Performs other duties as assigned